STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1415

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 682

 

 

 

Honorable Donna Mercado Kim

President of the Senate

Twenty-Seventh State Legislature

Regular Session of 2013

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 682, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology

 

G.M. No. 682

LYNNETTE MCKAY,

for a term to expire 6-30-2016,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Lynnette McKay to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Lynnette McKay from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and two individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. McKay's background, experience, and desire to contribute to the community qualify her for appointment to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology as a licensee member.  Your Committee notes that Ms. McKay has been a licensed cosmetologist in Hawaii for forty-six years and is currently an Assistant Professor of Cosmetology at Honolulu Community College.  Ms. McKay is an active member of the National Cosmetology Association and the Hawaii State Cosmetology Association, where she has held several leadership positions, including past President.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. McKay's extensive knowledge of the beauty industry will enable her to contribute a valuable perspective to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology and recommends her appointment to the Board based on her experience, commitment to her profession, and dedication to public service.

 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.

 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection,

 

 

 

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair